Lynden Gooch has no regrets at celebrating in front of the away end after scoring the first of his two goals against Newcastle United’s U23s in the Premier League International Cup quarter-final.

The Black Cats came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Magpies at the Stadium of Light last night, with Gooch making no attempt to hide his delight after winning and converting a first-half penalty to level the scores at 1-1 as he cupped his hands to his ears and then kissed the badge on his shirt in front of the Newcastle fans.

He then put Sunderland in front in the second period before the visitors equalised in the final minute to send the game into extra-time, with Newcastle eventually winning a marathon penalty shoot-out 11-10.

Lynden Gooch of Sunderland (R) celebrates after he scores from the penalty spot (Image: Sunderland AFC)

Gooch said of his celebration: “It’s just banter isn’t it?

“That was good and felt good. You always want to score against them.”

The USA international was by far Sunderland’s biggest threat and when he was substituted five minutes from the end of normal time, it looked like his goals had earned a deserved victory.

But it was not to be, with Jake Hackett the unfortunate man to miss the all-important sudden death spot-kick.

“I was pleased with my performance and it’s nice on a personal note to get a couple of goals, but I’m gutted we didn’t win,” said Gooch.

“We always want to beat Newcastle if we can, but on a personal note it was great to those minutes and goals as well.”